The World Cup & Miracle On Grass - The Nightly

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KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap unlikely history lessons, from a legendary World Cup upset to a border dispute sparked by one very hungry pig.What You’ll Hear:The Miracle on Grass: A team of teachers, dishwashers, and a hearse driver walk into the 1950 World Cup—and somehow make sports history. KP brings the underdog story; Matt brings the football fan perspective.When Sports Were Amateur: A conversation about Olympians, day jobs, and the surprisingly strict rules that once kept professional athletes out of the Games.The Great Pig War: One pig, one potato patch, and 13 years of international tension. History has rarely been so oddly specific.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & World Cup excitement01:14 The Miracle on Grass begins08:53 How far has US soccer come09:31 Olympians, amateurs & day jobs12:39 World Cup travel plans14:00 The Great Pig War19:19 Goodnights & final thoughtsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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KP Parker and Matt Bragg swap unlikely history lessons, from a legendary World Cup upset to a border dispute sparked by one very hungry pig.What You’ll Hear:The Miracle on Grass: A team of teachers, dishwashers, and a hearse driver walk into the...

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